Hyderabad: The southwest monsoon withdrawal process was scheduled to begin from northwest Rajasthan on the 17th of this month, according to the Central Meteorological Department. The withdrawal was expected to continue across the country until October 15.
After the southwest monsoon withdrawal, the northeast monsoon was expected to arrive in South India. Meanwhile, the country had recorded a rainfall deficit of more than 14 percent against the average between June 1 and September 14 this year.
The overall rainfall deficit was expected to remain above 10 percent by the end of the monsoon season. Experts warned that the shortfall could create drought-like conditions in parts of the country. They also said the situation could affect drinking water reserves and hydroelectric power generation in the coming days.
Southwest monsoon withdrawal and two days of rain
Meanwhile, Telangana was expected to receive moderate to heavy rainfall over the next two days. The Hyderabad Meteorological Center attributed the possibility of rain to a surface depression over the Bay of Bengal.
The department said the rainfall outlook applied to the state during the next two days. At the same time, the broader southwest monsoon withdrawal process was set to progress from northwest Rajasthan before moving towards its completion.
The Central Meteorological Department said the withdrawal process would conclude by October 15. Subsequently, the northeast monsoon would begin its arrival over South India.
The rainfall shortfall remained a key concern as the monsoon season approached its end. The deficit stood at more than 14 percent through September 14, while the season-end shortfall was expected to exceed 10 percent.